Fishing at Beaman Pond, Worcester County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Beaman Pond sits in Worcester County, out in Massachusetts. Height above sea level is 896 feet. Baldwinville is the closest town at 1.2 miles. Winchendon follows at 4.5 miles, then Templeton at 4.9 miles. Within easy reach: Stoddard Pond about 1.1 miles, Depot Pond 1.3 miles away, Flis Pond about 1.3 miles, Lake Denison 1.4 miles away and Wetmore Pond about 2.1 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Beaman Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Worcester County include bluegill, chain pickerel and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Beaman Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 20°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. On average, early April opens the water and mid December closes it again. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. It sets the rhythm of the year at Beaman Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest car park is 110 yards from the water. Mapping shows a campsite some 130 yards from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Stoddard Pond at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Beaman Pond.